Whitefish River First Nation
"A Place of Visions and Dreams"
Crown-First Nation Gathering
January 24th, 2012 Begins at 6:30 AM
Whitefish River First Nation Community Centre
WRFN Annual Winter Carnival
February 10-12, 2012 - More Info to Follow
Whitefish River Community Centre
Upcoming Employment Related Workshops
WRFN Career Fair - February 23rd, 2012
Quill-Box Making Workshop - February 6-10, 2012
Whitefish River Community Centre - call band office to register
1st Ever WRFN Science Fair
March 2nd, 2012 - 1:00 - 3:00 PM
OTHER INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
NEW 30% Off Ontario Tuition for Postsecondary Education APPLICATION please click here
day of action Jan 24.pdf
Employment Workshops 2012.pdf
WRFN Science Fair.pdf
FMNI_Award_Backgrounder-1.pdf
FNMI_Scholarship_Application.pdf
Lacross Info Session flyer.pdf
Our website is designed to showcase who we are, and to serve as a vital communication link to all our members, no matter where they may reside.
New advances in web design allow us to set up this communication tool as a means to actively engage our citizens. This is not intended as a one way communication tool, but is planned to become an important interactive window between our citizens, Council and the administration.
Council want to keep Whitefish River Citizens and Members informed of upcoming community events, important information, and to seek out input and feedback on matters that are important to all of us.
We will post new information here regularly as various departments and programs will be responsible for communicating the news and developments in their program areas.
We are very proud of our new website. We hope you will enjoy the site and please return often to check out new events and updates.
Miigwetch,
Chief Shining Turtle
Whitefish River News & Event Page
Welcome to the official web site of Whitefish River First Nation (WRFN), a progressive and rapidly growing community of 1,200 Members of Ojibway ancestry with approximately 440 living on the First Nation. We are located on the scenic shores of Georgian Bay and the North Shore Channel, gatekeepers to Manitoulin Island, Ontario and are readily accessible by Highway 6 and 17. We are a progressive and active community that encourages, supports and promotes local development, education, community wellness and economic development as keys to our success.
The community colours of our beautiful community are:
Dark Blue - Thunder Bird Spirits; and
White - Head of the Water Spirits.
We are guided by these incredible powerful spirits.
Whitefish River First Nation land base is 5600 hectares in size / 22 square miles. Local wildlife is abundant and includes deer, rabbit, beaver, muskrat, mink, bobcat and lynx and an abundance of fish including northern pike, lake trout, whitefish, pickerel and bass populate our many lakes, rivers and streams. Large stands of birch, poplar, jack pine and cedar can be found throughout the area.
Whitefish River First Nation is a great place to live, work and play. We are committed to taking good care of our people and to working with outside businesses and investors for our mutual benefit. Whether you are one of our residents or a potential new partner, this web site has been created to help you find the information that you need. If there is anything else that we can provide, please contact us.
Whitefish River First Nation is committed to business development within our territory and is currently looking for development opportunities and partnerships.
For more information:
please call (705)-285-4335
or email: chief_whitefishriver.ca
WHITEFISH RIVER FIRST NATION BUSINESSES
LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY 09 2011.pdf
CHIEF & COUNCIL of WHITEFISH RIVER FIRST NATION
Picture to be provided soon
(Present Elected Officials l-r)
Councilor John Recollet
Councilor Gerald McGregor
Councilor Caralyn "Cara" Visitor
Councilor Jeffery McGregor
Councilor Leona Nahwegahbow
Councilor Todd McGregor
Chief Shining Turtle Franklin Paibomsai
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Office of NDP/MP Carol Hughes
Algoma, Kapaskasing & Manitoulin District
Office of Micheal Mantha
Council Minutes June 22 (2).pdf
Council Minutes June 23.pdf
Council Minutes June 28.pdf
Portfolio's
Lands & Resources
Intergovernmental
Education
Health & Social
Administration, Language and Elders
Housing
Capital Infrastructure & Economic Development
ADMINISTRATION
All administration staff are supervised by the Executive Director. All health staff are supervised by the Health Director. All Shawanosowe School staff are supervised by School Administrator. The Executive Director is responsible for administering, overseeing and directing all First Nation programs and services of Whitefish River First Nation. The Executive Director is under the direction and is directly accountable to the Chief and Council to ensure that all concerns, issues and requests of the Whitefish River First Nation citizens are addressed with in timely manner. For inquiries please click here.
EDUCATION
Education Department deals with all aspects of education services for Whitefish River First Nation. Our education system covers Maamewe Kendaasing Childcare Centre, Shawanosowe School, Students who attend A.B. Ellis, Sacred Heart and Espanola High School, as well as college and university students. The Education Director collaborates and networks with other First Nation Education departments, Kenjgewin Teg, provincial education officers and INAC on a regular basis. How do I apply to post-secondary funding?
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The office works closely with Chief & Council and senior administrative staff to determine immediate and long term goals and objectives including: new business development, employment and training opportunities, major capital projects, lands and resource development, and on-going infrastructure development. How do I apply for employment and training assistance?
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
Provides specialized assessments, consultation, counselling, referrals, and support to the clients of the Whitefish River First Nation. To coordinate case management issues with health professionals. Implement policies and procedures established by the Mnaamodzawin Health Services Mental Health Team and the Chief and Council of the Whitefish River First Nation. Other duties include referrals to appropriate agencies/services, networking with First Nation Mental Health and Addiction Workers, Coordinate with Health Care Professionals and promote Health Lifestyles. How do I apply for medical assistance?
HOUSING
Housing Department and Housing Committee is responsible for on-going planning, co-ordinating and development of new and existing housing projects within the land base of the Whitefish River First Nation. The Manager reports directly to the Executive Director and Chief and Council on all housing issues regarding new developments, renovations, construction projects and future development prospects. Housing also works closely with other agencies such as INAC, CMHC, UCCM Tech Services and other First Nation Agencies. How do I apply for housing assistance?
LANDS & RESOURCES
The Lands Office delivers section 53/60 of the Indian Act. In 1994, the Whitefish River First Nation Chief and Council sought and received delegated authorities from the Federal Governement of Canada to manage our own land base without the intervention of INAC. The Whitefish River First Nation and the Lands Office carry out the duties of managing the WRFN land base through planning, acquisition and negotiating for future land use. The Lands Office continues to uphold the policies, procedures and protocols of the Whitefish River First Nation. This office is responsible for ensuring environmental and ecological standards are maintained within Whitefish River First Nation land base. Inquiries here
PUBLIC WORKS & INFRASTRUCTURE
The public works department is operation and manitenance of band owned assets. This includes, buildings, roads, water treatment plant, water mains, storm sewers, fire department, school, health centre, and the land fill site. Public Works has been working with a twenty year community plan (2005-2025) on the future infrastructure needs of our beautiful community. For inquires please click here.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Administration Office
17-A Rainbow Ridge Road
Birch Island, Ontario
P0P 1A0
Telephone: 705-285-4335 or 705-285-4334
Fax: 705-285-4532
Toll Free: 1-800-265-4335
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